News
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Council draws clear line on non-water costs for water organisation
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsCouncil says it is focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone as it moves toward a final decision on whether to establish a joint Water Organisation with Tauranga City Council.
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$116,000 community facilities fund opens
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsGot a project in mind for your local school, sports club, or other community facility in the Western Bay? Funding to help bring it to life is up for grabs.
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Community invited to feedback on key budget decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFeedback is now open on Council's proposed budget for the year ahead. Aka, the Annual Plan.
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Western Bay Mayoral Relief Fund provides $205,300 in support
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom furniture and food, to helping with clean-up costs, 36 households and businesses affected by January’s severe weather event have received $205,300 in support from the Mayoral Relief Fund.
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Councils look ahead to key Local Water Done Well decisions
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardThree Waters ReformNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council are moving into a critical phase of decision making on how local water services will be delivered in the future.
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Hundreds weighing in on Western Bay’s future growth
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsMore than 900 people have already shared feedback through our ‘Community Quest’ as the District plans for how it could grow and change over the next 30–50 years.
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Latest rating valuations available for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProperty owners in the Western Bay will be receiving updated information about the value of their properties this week.
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New liquefaction maps for Te Puke
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsUpdated liquefaction maps are now available for Te Puke, showing how properties could be affected during a large earthquake.
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Plans for medical centre at Waihī Beach reserve withdrawn
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsPrimary Health Care (PHCL) has withdrawn its proposal to build a new medical centre at Beach Road Recreation Reserve in Waihī Beach.
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Council sets direction on key issues and costs
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil has agreed the key issues it wants community feedback on and worked through the decisions needed to shape its budget and services for the coming year.
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Help make a place future generations will thank you for
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsJoin the Community Quest! From 26 February to 1 April, you can take part by filling out a simple survey – and go in the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher.
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A week of listening, connection, and the mahi still ahead
Mayor's KōreroAcross Welcome Bay, Ōmokoroa and Katikati, we came together with communities who have been deeply affected by the recent severe weather.
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Annika Lane returns to Council as GM Strategy and Community
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is pleased to announce the appointment of Annika Lane as its new General Manager Strategy and Community.
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Smoother ride ahead at Ōmokoroa roundabout
Kaimai WardNewsDrivers travelling through the Ōmokoroa roundabout will soon enjoy a smoother ride, with the final surfacing works expected to be complete by the end of March, depending on weather.
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‘Community Quest’ family fun days coming to the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is hosting the events to help connect with the community as it plans the future of some of its key towns and places.
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We have now transitioned to the Recovery Phase
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe will continue working to support our community throughout the recovery process.
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Council to host support events for weather affected communities
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil is preparing a series of Severe Weather Support Events, bringing together all key agencies involved in the response so residents can speak directly with the people best placed to help them.
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Waitangi Day celebrations 2026
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsWestern Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.
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An extremely challenging time for our community
Mayor's KōreroThe past week has been extremely challenging for our community. The loss of life at Mauao and Welcome Bay has weighed heavily on many.
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Student Volunteer Army lends a hand at Waihī Beach
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsThe Student Volunteer Army rolled into town this week and rolled up their sleeves to help flood affected businesses at Waihī Beach.
